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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
ROTTEN KAIM Rotten Came
Rotten Came
Rotten Came
Mr. John Alexander, North Haven.
Mr. Charles Alexander, North Haven.
Mr. James Paterson, Bullers of Buchan.
032 A very large broken rock, situated close to the Bridal Stone.
CAVES OF KILLEITH Caves of Killeith
Caves of Killeith
Caves of Killeith
Mr. John Alexander, North Haven.
Mr. Charles Alexander, North Haven.
Mr. James Paterson, Bullers of Buchan.
032 This name applies to two large caves, situated between the Slidegate & Rotten Came.
GIRDLE AND BAKEBREAD Girdle and Bakebread
Girdle and Bakebread
Girdle and Bakebread
Mr. John Alexander, North Haven.
Mr. Charles Alexander, North Haven.
Mr. James Paterson, Bullers of Buchan.
032 This name applies to a narrow neck of rock running out into the sea, situated on the north side of the Slidegate

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[Note relating to 'Rotten Kaim'] - Kaim. A comb
Kaim. A low ridge. This term is used to denote the crest of a hill, or those pinnacles which resemble a Cock's Comb, whence the name is supposed to have been given. (Jamieson)

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